Engine Maintenance Cost Reduction Through Improved Component Design and Development

750621

02/01/1975

Event
National Air Transportation Meeting
Authors Abstract
Content
High maintenance costs of the three 40,000 lb. thrust class aircraft engines manufactured by Pratt and Whitney, General Electric, and Rolls-Royce are discussed. Primary emphasis is on existing engine problems which contribute to high shop visit rate. Maintenance cost in terms of monetary value is not discussed. Concludes that increased emphasis on total life cycle durability is necessary by the engine manufacturers. Recommends higher level of priority be given durability in design and analysis, pre-production proof-of-design testing, and engine program management.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/750621
Pages
8
Citation
Cravens, C., Flickinger, R., and Murphy, R., "Engine Maintenance Cost Reduction Through Improved Component Design and Development," SAE Technical Paper 750621, 1975, https://doi.org/10.4271/750621.
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Published
Feb 1, 1975
Product Code
750621
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English